Alleged Hudson Valley heroin dealer arrested
On May 1, the New York State Police Troop K Violent Gang Neighborhood Enforcement Team (VGNET) and the City of
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Police: New Paltz man had 850g of cocaine, stolen handgun
The arrest concluded a ten-month State-Police investigation into the illegal trafficking of cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana in the town of New Paltz.
Woodstock situation resolved peacefully
From the New York State police: “County Sheriff’s Department and the New York State Police were dealing with a suicidal individual who had barricaded himself in a residence this morning (Saturday, May 4). The individual has surrender to police and the situation has been resolved peacefully.”
Francois Barcomb of New Paltz set to compete in Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament
The tournament episodes will begin airing Monday, May 6.
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas headline String Fling at Ashokan Center
Sunday, May 5: “[You] would think they’d been playing together for centuries,” wrote the Boston Globe of the pair’s profound and intuitive rapport.
Rosanne Cash to perform at Hudson boat restoration fundraiser
Saturday, May 4: The singer/songwriter has earned four Grammy Awards, as well as 21 Top 40 hits, including 11 No. 1 singles. She is also an author whose four books include the best-selling memoir Composed, which the Chicago Tribune called “one of the best accounts of an American life you’ll likely ever read.”
Volunteers needed at Saugerties lighthouse
The Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy is seeking volunteers to lead tours for the summer season. Tours occur on Sundays (noon–3 p.m.), between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Volunteers lead visitors through the inside of the lighthouse and share its history (a fact sheet is provided). It’s a fun way to get involved and lend a hand to a local landmark. For more information or to volunteer, call (845) 247-0656 or email [email protected].
Aszure Barton & Artists perform at Kaatsbaan
Saturday, May 4: This work-in-progress will include solos, duets and trios from Barton’s piece Awáa, which The Washington Post hailed as “an extraordinary work.” There will also be champagne and chocolates.
I Love My Park Day invites volunteers to clean and beautify parks across the state
Saturday, May 4: More than 140 state parks, historic sites and public lands will host hosting volunteer events, including beach cleanups, trail restoration, tree and flower plantings, beautification projects.
Civic Center to host Lil Baby
Friday, May 17: Known at home as Dominque Jones, Lil Baby rose rapidly to fame on the strength of his 2017 mixtape Perfect Timing. Best-known for his hit singles “My Dawg,” “Freestyle,” “Yes Indeed” and “Drip Too Hard,” Lil Baby has been on the upper reaches of the charts ever since.